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I've been riding a CAAD10 now for almost two years, and it is a terrific frame. But... I've had a recurring issue with the bottom bracket making a clicking noise every 2-3 months. I remove cranks and re-grease... good for a while, and then over again. If I ride in the rain, I can guarantee the 'clic ... Read More »

Looks like a sweet deal from Competitve Cyclist for an entry-level full carbon frame bicycle with some nicely upgraded components. Wheels are lame, but the Rival component group is nice at this price point.
[URL="http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=PRODUCT&OPTION=LOAD_PRODUCT_BY_ID&PRO ... Read More »

In March I bought my first road bike, a DiamondBack Podium 2. I didn't want to drop a lot of coin in case I didn't enjoy it. Well, I'm up to 70 miles on my weekend ride and lets say I'm hooked.
Anyway, my 18 yr old son decides he wants to start riding with me on my shorter, weekday rides. ... Read More »

Found a nice deal locally on a nos 2008 Specialized Tarmac with Ultegra/Dura Ace, that I was able to test ride. Liked the ride, but not super pleased with the gold graphics, and slightly old school exposed shifter cables.
Also came across a nice deal on a 2011 full Ultegra Ridley Orion, for abo ... Read More »

Trying to decide between the 2011 Cannondale Synapes 3 w/ Ultegra for $3100 or a killer deal on a 2010 Ridley Orion w/ Rval $2100. Im looking for a bike to ride centuries and both bikes fit really well and I know the c'dale is great for this purpose but the Orion is such a great deal at $1000 less. ... Read More »